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Name Origin

Collin is a masculine given name of Irish origin, meaning 'young pup' or 'cub'. It's derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Collaigh, which translates to 'descendant of Colla'. Colla was a prominent figure in Irish mythology and history.

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Famous People

Collin Sexton (1999-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Rookie of the Year Candidate (2019)
  • McDonald's All-American (2018)

Collin Morikawa (1997-)

Golfer

  • 2 Major Championship Wins (PGA Championship 2020 & The Open Championship 2021)
  • World No. 2 ranked golfer